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Maple–Dijon Roasted Coho Salmon with Delicata Squash & Brussels (Fish Dish)

Roasted coho salmon gets a sweet-tangy maple–Dijon glaze and cuddles up with peak-fall delicata squash and Brussels sprouts—simple, seasonal, and weeknight-fast.

Ingredients

  • Coho salmon fillets, skin-on 2 fillets (5–6 oz each)
  • Delicata squash 1 medium, halved, seeded, sliced 1/2-inch moons
  • Brussels sprouts 10 oz, trimmed and halved
  • Maple syrup 2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Fresh thyme (or rosemary) 2 tsp leaves, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Lemon wedges (optional) For serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Toss squash and Brussels with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on pan and roast 12 minutes.
  3. Stir together maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
  4. Scoot veggies to sides; place salmon in center, skin-side down. Brush generously with maple–Dijon glaze. Sprinkle remaining thyme.
  5. Roast 10–12 minutes more, until salmon just flakes and veggies are caramelized. (Target 125–130°F for medium.)
  6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if you like. Serve salmon with the roasted veggies and any extra glaze from the pan spooned on top.

Health notes: Approx. 550 calories per serving. High in omega-3s, fiber, and vitamins; naturally gluten-free.

Drink pairing: Willamette Valley Pinot Noir or dry Washington Riesling.

Rigatoni with Quick Lamb Ragù, Kale & Rosemary (Pasta Dish)

A cozy, quick Italian-style ragù built for weeknights: savory ground lamb, rosemary, and kale cling to ridged rigatoni for maximum flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz Sale $9.49 per 1 lb pack (using 8 oz ≈ $4.75)
  • Rigatoni (or other ridged pasta) 8 oz
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small
  • Carrot, finely chopped 1 small
  • Celery stalk, finely chopped 1 small
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves
  • Tomato paste 2 tbsp
  • Crushed tomatoes or passata 1 cup
  • Dry red wine (optional) 1/4 cup
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 tsp
  • Lacinato kale, ribs removed, chopped 3 packed cups
  • Salt & black pepper To taste
  • Parmesan, grated 1/3 cup, plus more to finish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Start pasta when sauce is simmering; cook rigatoni until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high. Add lamb; season with salt/pepper. Cook, breaking up, until browned with crispy bits, 4–5 minutes. Spoon off excess fat if needed.
  3. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until soft, 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute to caramelize. Deglaze with wine (if using) and let it reduce by half, 30–60 seconds.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5–7 minutes; season to taste.
  6. Add kale; cook until wilted and tender, 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan.
  7. Toss in drained rigatoni with a splash of pasta water until glossy and saucy, 1–2 minutes. Adjust salt/pepper. Serve with extra Parmesan.

Health notes: Approx. 760 calories per serving. Protein-rich; add extra kale for more fiber and nutrients.

Drink pairing: Chianti Classico or Sangiovese; for beer, an amber ale.

Moroccan-Spiced Rack of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Couscous & Roasted Carrots

Restaurant-worthy but weeknight-manageable: a Moroccan-spiced rack of lamb seared and roasted until rosy, with lemon-herb couscous and roasted carrots for a bright, hearty plate.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Rack of Lamb, 4-rib, about 1 lb 1 rack Sale $18.49 per 1 lb
  • Carrots, peeled 6–8 small (or 4 medium), cut into batons
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander 1 tsp
  • Sweet paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
  • Couscous 1 cup dry
  • Chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup, hot
  • Lemon 1 (zest and 2 tbsp juice)
  • Fresh parsley and/or mint, chopped 1/4 cup
  • Honey (optional) 1 tsp for finishing

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Pat lamb dry; French any excess fat if desired. Mix cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and pepper to form a paste. Rub all over lamb; let sit while you prep carrots.
  2. Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 10 minutes.
  3. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil; sear lamb rack, fat-side down first, 2 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Move lamb to the sheet with carrots (carrots pushed to sides). Roast 12–16 minutes more, to 130°F for medium-rare (carryover will rise).
  5. While roasting, place couscous in a bowl with lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Pour hot broth over; cover 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in remaining minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Adjust salt/pepper; drizzle in honey if you like.
  6. Rest lamb 5 minutes, then slice into chops. Serve with lemon-herb couscous and roasted carrots.

Health notes: Approx. 720 calories per serving. High-quality protein; carrots add fiber and beta-carotene.

Drink pairing: Syrah/Shiraz or a GSM blend; for beer, a malty Belgian dubbel.

Shopping list
  • Coho salmon fillets, skin-on 2 fillets (5–6 oz each)
  • Delicata squash 1 medium, halved, seeded, sliced 1/2-inch moons
  • Brussels sprouts 10 oz, trimmed and halved
  • Maple syrup 2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, 3 tbsp, divided
  • Fresh thyme (or rosemary) 2 tsp leaves, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper To taste, To taste
  • Lemon wedges (optional) For serving
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 8 oz
  • Rigatoni (or other ridged pasta) 8 oz
  • Yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small
  • Carrot, finely chopped 1 small
  • Celery stalk, finely chopped 1 small
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves, 3 cloves
  • Tomato paste 2 tbsp
  • Crushed tomatoes or passata 1 cup
  • Dry red wine (optional) 1/4 cup
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 tsp
  • Lacinato kale, ribs removed, chopped 3 packed cups
  • Parmesan, grated 1/3 cup, plus more to finish
  • Simple Truth® Natural Rack of Lamb, 4-rib, about 1 lb 1 rack
  • Carrots, peeled 6–8 small (or 4 medium), cut into batons
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander 1 tsp
  • Sweet paprika 1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
  • Couscous 1 cup dry
  • Chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup, hot
  • Lemon 1 (zest and 2 tbsp juice)
  • Fresh parsley and/or mint, chopped 1/4 cup
  • Honey (optional) 1 tsp for finishing

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